by way of explanation

ADVERB

namely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

especially i.e. particularly specially specifically

STRONG

videlicet viz.

WEAK

expressly id est in other words in plain English scilicet strictly speaking that is to wit

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broadly commonly generally usually

ADVERB

scilicet

Synonyms

WEAK

especially expressly i.e. id est in other words in plain English particularly specially specifically strictly speaking that is to wit videlicet viz.

ADVERB

videlicet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

namely that is

STRONG

viz.

WEAK

especially expressly i.e. id est in other words in plain English particularly scilicet specially specifically strictly speaking to wit

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"I'm just a really big game show fan," she says by way of explanation.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

"I’m ugly," he offered, by way of explanation.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2025

“It would be like asking my daughter if she prefers my wife or me,” he said, by way of explanation.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Ten Hag says there are no excuses, but has offered little by way of explanation for United’s sudden slump in form.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

“My flatmate,” I say by way of explanation.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

by way of explanation

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